Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, RVT

Why You Should Consider Us Our Mission:

To Provide Excellence in Care with Love.

We achieve this by:

Practicing the highest quality team-based care; Creating one practice within a multi-specialty environment; Caring for our patients, each other, our clients, and our family veterinarians; Creating a trusting, emotional, and empathetic bond. As a member of the Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists team, your desire for medicine and kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, matching retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, uniforms, continuing education allowances, online training, personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more! We provide consistent schedules and wage increases for retention and job leveling! We are an organization that takes pride in our collaboration and cohesion within the workplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team! More information about our hospital can be found at www.4seasonsvetspecialists.

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//youtu.be/YHfVfHufi-M www.facebook.com/vetspecialistsloveland Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, RVT We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Internal Medicine team. This role is central to delivering thoughtful, high-quality care to patients while supporting their owners through clear, confident communication. Although your primary focus will be internal medicine, you'll also work alongside teams across the hospital, including surgery, emergency and critical care, oncology, cardiology, and radiology. This variety keeps the work engaging and gives you the chance to build a well-rounded skill set. In this role, you'll be hands-on in every part of patient care. That includes monitoring hospitalized patients, administering and assisting with treatments, supporting procedures, educating clients, coordinating scheduling, and responding to technician calls. You'll be an important part of keeping patients comfortable, informed, and on track throughout their care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Procedure Knowledge Endoscopy - Set up, assist with, and clean and maintain equipment for GI endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy. Maintain sterile technique. Set up and assist with common internal medicine procedures: transtracheal wash, biopsies, bone marrow cytology/biopsy.

Diagnostic Testing Skills Laboratory samples:

Run automated CBCs, blood chemistries, I-stats, refractometer and prepare and read blood films.

Urine samples:

UA with sediment, Cultures, UPC, etc.

Fecal samples:

cytology evaluation BG curves, ACTH stims, Bile Acids, etc. Proficient at obtaining blood pressures, EKG readings, and diagnostic radiography Prepare appropriate lab forms and submit with appropriate samples. Technical Skills Assist doctors and fellow technicians with appropriate restraint of animals. Proficient at venipuncture, cystocentesis, place male urinary catheters, central lines. Administer and instruct client in SC fluid, Etude or PEG tube feedings, and insulin administration. Medical and Treatment Knowledge Prepare and administer medications and prescriptions in accordance with state regulations and doctor's orders (including IV, IM, SC, PO, Rectal, Nebulization, etc.)

Anesthesia:

Administer and monitor anesthesia in accordance with state regulations and doctors' orders. Trouble shoot and identify problems with critical patients under anesthesia.

Common internal medicine diseases:

diabetes, Cushing's, IMHA, etc. CPR knowledge and experience Communication Skills Have a positive attitude and willing to learn new procedures. Keep doctors apprised of patient's condition and any potential problems. Communicate with clients regarding the medical information of their pet, provide accurate information to them regarding procedures, follow up/home care, hospital policies; diagnostics and basic disease processes. Help schedule appointments and medical procedures Computer and Medical Records Maintain patient records by recording all conversations with client in patient file. Review medical records and notes to discern the nature of the patients visit. Be able to complete a patient's history and enter into medical record. Be able to assist owners with understanding discharge instructions Enter all charges accrued by inpatients and outpatients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in a veterinary speciality practice

Preferred:

Degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program 1-2 years of previous experience with veterinary internal medicine Familiarity with Fear Free handling techniques. Experience with Instinct treatment and EMR software.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including small animal nursing care, patient monitoring, treatments, procedures, and medical terminology Ability to support veterinarians during procedures and treatments using proper protocols Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently Ability to remain calm, focused, and productive in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including client interaction Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support others and contribute to overall hospital goals Initiative and forward thinking; steps in where needed without being asked Compassionate approach with tact, empathy, patience, and professionalism Knowledge of equipment use, care, storage, and sterilization techniques Familiarity with hospital systems, including computers, phones, scheduling, and general office practices Understanding of payment processing and basic administrative tasks Awareness of relevant regulations and compliance standards (e.g., OSHA, DEA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Veterinarians and staff at Four Seasons are regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Employees may encounter animals or work in environments where zoonotic diseases could be present, posing a risk of transmission. Proper safety protocols and protective measures must be followed at all times to minimize this risk May involve on-call, overnight, and weekend coverage depending on hospital needs

Work Remotely:

NO Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.70 - $34.90 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person